Discharging Conditions

This article explains how to discharge and manage discharged conditions in Bp Omni.

Discharge a condition

A condition can only be discharged from the Clinical Record. If multiple provider types are treating the same condition, a discharge option is available for each provider type. Information entered in the discharge form is shared per provider type.

  1. From the Clinical Record, select the Conditions icon from the Patient tree.
  2. Click on the linked condition.
  3. Scroll down to Discharges and select Discharge for the appropriate provider type.

    4. Multiple provider types for discharges

    TIP The Summary of the discharge form will record if this provider type is the first, additional or final provider type to discharge this condition.

  4. In the Outcome form, enter the Discharge date, Discharger, and Outcome.

    5. Discharge form from the Clinical record.

  5. Enter any additional required information in the remaining forms.
  6. Select Save.

The condition will be updated to Discharged status in all relevant screens when the consultation is finalised.

Discharge will occur on finalise visit

Reverse a discharge

  1. Create a new appointment and link a condition from the Discharged tab.

    2. New appointment linked condition

  2. Start the consult.
  3. From the clinical record, select Reverse the discharge at the bottom of the screen.

    4. Reverse a discharged condition from a consultation

  4. Enter any comments if required and click Reverse Discharge.

    5. Reverse discharge screen

The discharge reversal date will display in the expanded condition from the Patient tree.

Create a discharge letter

  1. Go to Admin > Write a Letter.
  2. Click Discharge Letter > Use Template.
  3. Enter the patient's name in the Recipient field and select the discharged condition from the drop down list.

    4. Select a condition for a new discharge letter

    TIP The provider type will display next to the condition when multiple provider types are linked.

  4. Click the Display on Timeline button to record the action in the Timeline viewed from the Patient tree.

Create an ACC32 request for a discharged claim

  1. Go to Finance > Find an ACC claim.
  2. Use the search function or filters to find the discharged claim.
  3. Click the ellipses Actions Button button and select ACC32 > New ACC32.

ACC32 requests for a discharged claim can also be viewed and created from the claim Summary tab.

ACC32 for discharged claims

 

Last updated: 24 January 2024